Oak Issues in Southeastern NC
Recently, Extension agents and specialists have been receiving calls from folks in southeastern NC regarding oak trees dying or …
Pest Management
Fusarium Head Blight Risk Update, April 10, 2019
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), also known as scab, is caused by several Fusarium spp., particularly F. graminearum in the U.S. The …
Upcoming Webinar: Management of Fusarium Head Blight
Fusarium Head Blight Fusarium head blight of wheat (also known as scab) is one of the most problematic diseases of …
Auxin Herbicide Required Training
All persons planning to apply dicamba (Engenia, FeXapan, or XtendiMax) to Xtend cotton or soybeans or 2,4-D (Enlist Duo …
Spring 2020 Pesticide School Schedule Available
The Spring 2020 Pesticide Safety School Schedule is now available for registrants who are seeking initial licensing in one …
Pest Problems After Storms and Other Disasters
Hurricanes, heavy storms, tornadoes, and other similar natural disasters can lead to problems with a variety of insects and vertebrate …
Blueberry Insect Monitoring Report, 23 June 2017
With a larger percentage of the fields being hedged each week we are seeing the spikes in SWD numbers …
Commonly Confused Caterpillars: Distinguishing Tobacco Budworms From Corn Earworm
Tobacco budworms (Heliothis veriscens) and corn earworms (Helicoverpa zea) are two common crop-damaging caterpillars. They both feed on a …
2016 Flue-Cured Tobacco Survey: Entomology Survey Data
As part of our annual flue-cured tobacco production surveys, we ask county extension agents questions about current insect pest-control …
Respirator Fit Testing Guidelines for North Carolina Pesticide Applicators
The US Environmental Protection Agency requires that all individuals working with pesticides labeled for respiratory protection complete the following …
Growing the Spring Vegetable Garden
Fresh vegetables grown from your garden in the spring can be a nutritious and enjoyable experience for the whole …
What Foliar Insecticides Are Recommended for Tobacco in 2017?
The insecticide toolbox in tobacco has changed significantly during the past year. As many growers and extension personnel are …
Do You Need a Pesticide License or Certificate?
Click on the flowchart below to help you determine if you need a pesticide license or certificate. Also, there are …
Pesticide Storage Concerns During a Flood
Safe pesticide storage is essential, especially in disaster situations. Improperly stored pesticide products can pose significant threats to humans …
2015 Flue-Cured Tobacco Survey: Entomology Survey Data
As part of our annual flue-cured tobacco production surveys, we asked county extension agents questions about current insect pest-control …
Vance County Community Resource Fair
Vance County Community Resource Fair, March 17th, 2016, Southern Vance High School. Approximately 50 informational booths/vendors will be represented …
2015: N.C.’s Forest Health Year-In-Review
2015: N.C.’s Forest Health Year-In-Review By NC Forest Service, December 30, 2015 North Carolina is well-known for its beautiful forests that cover a …
Tobacco Insect Scouting Report, September 18 2015
We observed both a decrease in flea beetle populations and an increase in predators this week at our remaining …
Tobacco Insect Scouting Report, August 21 2015
With harvesting well underway, we are now able to observe how insects distribute themselves on the remaining foliage in the …
Tobacco Insect Scouting Report, August 14 2015
We are seeing more flea beetle feeding at sites with the lowest leaves still present on plants and consistently seeing beetles …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Extension Entomology - Insect Biology and Management
- Extension Plant Pathology
- NC Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- NC Pesticide Safety Education
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Schools & Child Care Facilities
- NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- APHIS Pest Detection and Management Programs
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pesticide Section
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
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